0-19 Services Stakeholder Joint Bulletin
As you will be aware, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust (ShropCom) was successful in winning the tender for the 0-19 service in Dudley. Following the successful tender, teams across ShropCom, Dudley Integrated Health Care NHS Trust (DIHC) and Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, have worked collaboratively to ensure a smooth transfer of 0-19 services from 1st April.
Matthew Hartland, Chief Executive Officer at Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust
The School Nursing team have been an integral part of Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust since they joined in 2021 and have made fantastic progress and positive impacts locally. They have presented to Trust Board on several occasions, and the team always go above and beyond.
We have worked collaboratively with Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust to ensure a safe transfer for the team.
The team will be a fantastic asset to Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust and I look forward to our continued work with them in strengthening the offer to our children and young people across Dudley.
Marsha Foster, Chief Executive, Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
As we prepare for the transition of our Family Nurse Partnership and Health Visiting services to Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in April 2024, I'm reminded of the meaningful impact these services have had on Dudley's young families.
Our dedicated team, including health visitors, nursery nurses, family nurse staff, community nurses and admin staff, have been instrumental in supporting the growth and health of our community's youngest. This transition is focused on continuity of care, ensuring our staff’s expertise and passion, alongside the positive outcomes for families, guide us into this next chapter.
I feel thankful for the resilience and commitment displayed by every team member during this time of change. I have complete faith that the legacy of these services will continue to thrive and flourish, all thanks to the dedication of our staff who have played a major role in its success.
Patricia Davies, Chief Executive, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
It’s with great pleasure and excitement that I welcome all 0-19 colleagues from Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to Shropshire Community Health Trust (ShropCom) and, welcome back the School Nursing services from Dudley Integrated Health and Care NHS Trust.
Myself and the rest of the Shropcom team have been blown away by the achievements and enthusiasm of our new 0-19 colleagues. I am incredibly impressed to hear about the successful initiatives already in place and we are all excited at the prospect of sharing learning and successes.
Our teams are looking forward to welcoming all of our new colleagues to (what I like to call), our community of fabulous folk, and to working collaboratively to further develop services and patient care across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and Dudley and the Black Country.
